Coca-Cola Zero Sugar facts for kids
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A can of Australian Coca-Cola No Sugar
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| Type | Diet cola |
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| Manufacturer | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Introduced | 2005 reformulated 2017 reformulated 2021 |
| Color | Caramel E150d |
| Flavor | Cola |
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Coca-Cola Zero Cherry
Coca-Cola Zero Vanilla Coca-Cola Zero Cherry Vanilla Coca-Cola Zero Lemon Coca-Cola Zero Lime Coca-Cola Zero Raspberry Coca-Cola Zero Peach Coca-Cola Zero Orange Coca-Cola Zero Orange Vanilla Coca-Cola Zero Cinnamon Caffeine Free Coca-Cola Zero Coca-Cola Zero Starlight |
| Related products | Diet Coke |
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is a popular cola drink made by The Coca-Cola Company. It's a "diet" or "no-sugar" version, meaning it has no calories. It first came out in 2005 as Coca-Cola Zero. Later, in 2017 and again in 2021, its recipe was changed a bit, and its name became Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.
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How Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Started
When Coca-Cola Zero first launched, it was a really big deal for the company. It was their biggest new product in 22 years! The idea for it actually came from the Spanish branch of Coca-Cola.
The company wanted to create a no-calorie cola that tasted very similar to regular Coca-Cola. This was different from Diet Coke, which has its own unique flavor. Coca-Cola Zero was also designed to appeal to guys, as Diet Coke was often seen as more of a drink for women.
Changes in 2017
Even though sales were good, Coca-Cola decided to change Coca-Cola Zero in 2017. They renamed it Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. The goal was to make it taste even more like regular Coca-Cola and to highlight that it had no sugar. This new version was first tested in the United Kingdom in 2016.
Some fans were not happy about this change. They even compared it to the time Coca-Cola changed its main recipe in 1985, which was called New Coke and didn't go well. However, many experts said the flavor change was very small. The main difference was the new name and packaging.
In Australia, the drink was relaunched as "Coca-Cola No Sugar" in 2017. In New Zealand, the original Coca-Cola Zero was sold alongside the new Coca-Cola Zero Sugar for a while, but eventually, the original was phased out in 2022.
Changes in 2021
In 2021, Coca-Cola announced another change to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. This new recipe was already being sold in Europe and Latin America. The company said they just "optimized" the existing flavors. This means they made small improvements without changing the ingredients list or nutritional facts. The look of the cans and bottles also got an update.
What Does the Logo Look Like?
The first Coca-Cola Zero logo usually had the red Coca-Cola writing with "zero" in white underneath, all on a black background.
When it became Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, the logo changed. The Coca-Cola writing was white, and "zero sugar" was black, often inside a red circle on a black background. In some parts of Europe, the packaging looked more like classic Coca-Cola red, with a black band at the top saying "zero sugar."
After the 2021 update, the red circle was removed. Now, the logo is usually black text on a red background. For different flavors, the background color might change.
What's Inside Coca-Cola Zero Sugar?
All versions of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar around the world use the same basic flavor recipe and are bubbly (carbonated).
One liter of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar has 96 milligrams of caffeine. It also uses artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. In the United States, these include aspartame and acesulfame potassium. The exact mix of sweeteners can be a little different depending on the country.
How Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is Advertised
When Coke Zero first came out, it was specifically advertised to young men. This was because "diet" drinks were often seen as being for women. So, instead of saying "diet," ads often called it "calorie-free." They also highlighted how much it tasted like regular Coca-Cola. Some funny ads even showed Coca-Cola executives pretending to sue each other because the taste was so similar!
In Australia, the launch was promoted in a tricky way. There was a fake group and online spamming. When this was found out, people criticized the campaign for being misleading.
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar also sponsors sports events. It sponsors the German soccer club Borussia Dortmund and the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 race in August. It also sponsors the Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle race in Japan.
In 2013, Coca-Cola did a "Share a Coke" campaign in Europe. They swapped the logo on bottles and cans with 150 popular local names. The same campaign came to North America the next summer.
For Christmas 2013, Coke Zero launched a fun website. People could design their own Christmas sweater and enter a contest. The top 100 designs were actually made and sent to the winners!
Different Flavors of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Standard Flavors
| Name | Launched | Notes | Photo |
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| Coca-Cola Cherry Zero Sugar | 2007 | This is Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a cherry flavor. It first came out in the US in 2007. |  |
| Coca-Cola Vanilla Zero Sugar | 2007 | This flavor adds vanilla to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. It was introduced in the US in 2007. | |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine | 2010 | This is Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, but without any caffeine. It was first released in France in 2010. |  |
| Coca-Cola Lemon Zero Sugar | 2017 | This version has an extra lemon flavor. It has been sold in many European countries since 2017. |  |
| Coca-Cola Peach Zero Sugar | 2018 | Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a peach flavor. It was released in the UK in 2018. | |
| Coca-Cola Clear | 2018 | This is a clear version of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a hint of lemon. It was released in Japan in 2018. |  |
| Coca-Cola Raspberry Zero Sugar | 2018 | This flavor adds raspberry to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. It came out in Norway in 2018. | |
| Coca-Cola Cinnamon Zero Sugar | 2018 | This version has an extra cinnamon flavor. It was released for Christmas in the UK in 2018. | |
| Coca-Cola Stevia No Sugar | 2018 | This variant used stevia as its only sweetener. It replaced Coca-Cola Life in New Zealand in 2018. | |
| Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla Zero Sugar | 2019 | This flavor combines orange and vanilla. It became available across the US in 2019. | |
| Coca-Cola Energy Zero Sugar | 2019 | This is Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with ingredients often found in energy drinks. It launched in Hungary and Spain. | |
| Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla Zero Sugar | 2020 | This flavor mixes cherry and vanilla. It was released in the US in 2020. | |
| Coca-Cola Orange Zero Sugar | 2020 | This version has an orange flavor. It is available in countries like Poland and Hungary. | |
| Coca-Cola Zero Mango | 2020 | Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a mango flavor. This one is only available in Israel. | |
| Coca-Cola Zero Calories Lemon-Lime | 2021 | Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a lemon and lime flavor. It is only available in Jordan. |
Coca-Cola Creations
These are special, limited-edition flavors often with unique themes.
| Name | Launched | Notes | Photo |
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| Coca-Cola Starlight Zero Sugar | 2022 | This flavor was inspired by space and had a mysterious taste. It was a limited edition. |  |
| Coca-Cola Marshmello Zero Sugar | 2022 | This flavor tasted like watermelon and strawberry. It was made with the music producer Marshmello. |  |
| Coca-Cola Dreamworld Zero Sugar | 2022 | This flavor was a mystery taste inspired by dreams. | |
| Coca-Cola Movement Zero Sugar | 2023 | This flavor had a mystery "transformation" taste. It was made with the artist Rosalía. | |
| Coca-Cola Ultimate Zero Sugar | 2023 | This flavor had a mystery "+XP" taste. It was created with League of Legends game maker Riot Games. |  |
| Coca-Cola 3000 Zero Sugar | 2023 | This flavor was inspired by the future and co-created with AI. |
